Vietnam War
| Unit | 314th Air Division |
|---|---|
| Rank | Staff Sergeant U.S. Air Force |
| Entered Service From | Richey Montana |
| Date of Death | March 23 1961 |
| Status | Recovered |
| Memorialized |
Courts of the Missing
Court
A
Honolulu Memorial |
Notes
Staff Sergeant Sampson was a member of 314th Air Division, Osan Airbase, Korea. On March 23, 1961, he was the radio operator of a Skytrain Transport Aircraft (C-47) on a flight from Vientiane to Saigon. Enroute the pilot turned north towards Xieng Khouangville, Laos to gather intelligence. Pathet Lao anti-aircraft shot the aircraft down. His remains were recovered on July 11, 1991 and identified on November 29, 1991. His name is inscribed on the Courts of the Missing at the Honolulu Memorial.
